Eating and Feeding Disorders Quiz Questions

Disruption of the Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa uses enemas and laxatives to purge to maintain weight. What is the likely physiological outcome of this practice?

Inspection of the Oral Cavity

Assessment of a client suspected of experiencing bulimia nervosa calls for the nurse to perform ____________.

Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

A client who is 16 years old, 5 foot, 3 inches tall, and weighs 80 lbs eats one tiny meal daily and engages in a rigorous exercise program. Which nursing diagnosis addresses this assessment data?

Weight Restoration

After stabilization of symptoms, what is the primary focus of treatment for a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

Serotonin Imbalance

Biological theorists suggest that the cause of eating disorders may be related to which factor?

Denial

Which coping mechanism is used used excessively by clients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa to cope with their obsession with their body image?

Risk for injury: electrolyte imbalance

Which diagnosis from the list below would be given priority for a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

Weigh fully clothed before breakfast

Which intervention would be least useful for accurate assessment of the weight of a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

Patients with bulimia often appear at a normal weight

Which statement is true of the eating disorder bulimia nervosa?

Fear of gaining weight

Which subjective symptom does the nurse expect to note during assessment of a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?